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The client receives interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A) for treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma. Which question by the client would alert the nurse that additional assessment is necessary?
 
  1. I really feel sad; do I need to see a psychiatrist?
  2. Is it safe to drink grapefruit juice with this medication?
  3. Do I need to limit my fluids while on this medication?
  4. Is it okay to use aspirin or ibuprofen products while on this medication?

Question 2

The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. What does the best teaching plan include?
 
  1. Helper T cells are an important part of humoral immunity.
  2. Humoral immunity refers to immune responses where targets are attacked by immune cells.
  3. B lymphocytes are an important part of cell-mediated immunity.
  4. Humoral immunity refers to immune responses that are mediated by antibodies.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Use of immunostimulant drugs can lead to the development of encephalopathy. Assess mental status and be especially vigilant for signs and symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation.
Rationale 2: There is no relationship between interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A) and grapefruit juice.
Rationale 3: There is no relationship between limiting fluids and interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A).
Rationale 4: There is no relationship between interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A) and aspirin or ibuprofen products.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Helper T cells are part of cell-mediated immunity, not humoral immunity.
Rationale 2: Humoral immunity refers to immune responses that are mediated by antibodies.
Rationale 3: B lymphocytes are part of humoral immunity, not cell-mediated immunity.
Rationale 4: Humoral immunity refers to immune responses that are mediated by antibodies.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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